"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

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[Y/N POV]

Planning on what to do next, I dialed the number of the person who needs me the most at this moment. This'll be the first and most important step of my plan.

With a couple of rings the person picked up the call.

"It's been a while since we met, Mr. Bang." I spoke with a sheepish grin on my face.

"I was about to call you lawyer Min, can you please come over to the company? It's an emergency!" He implored, his voice trembling due to anxiety, well I'm aware of the fact that the company's shares drastically decreased by thirty percent in a few minutes since the breaking of the news.

"I have a plan, we'll discuss it shortly." I assured him in a stern voice and ended the call.

Taking a deep breath and letting out a sigh, I quickly changed to office wear and took my car keys sprinting out of my apartment.

"Time to do some interesting work." I smirked and drove off to Hybe company, deep in thought.

It will be after almost eight years since I'm entering this company. Many things would've changed from back then, so am I. Surely, my acquaintance with Mr. Bang is as fresh as ever but the time has come to pay my debt off, tenfold.

After half an hour, I entered the company and as I expected, everything was in an upheaval. Everyone was busy handling the calls from people. The employees were busy handling piles of papers and discussing things. I walked inside the building crossing the automatic glass door and the girl in the reception caught my eye. Well, she was the only one looking idle because it was her work to greet guests. She beamed me an anxious smile everyone had that 'anxious' expression because of the controversy and degrading shares. Of course, their livelihood depends on the smooth working of this company.

Sua... This bitch... Her jealousy has put not only Jungkook and the band in danger but the livelihood of hundreds of employees of this huge company.

Brushing off my thoughts I walked near the receptionist, gulping the lump in my throat.

"Hello, Miss! How may I help you?" She flared an amiable smile.

"I want to meet Mr.Bang, I'm a lawyer from Hangang Law Firm." I said showing her my identity proof.

"Do you have an appointment?" She asked glancing at her PC making me ponder do I even need an appointment considering the fact that I'm here personally invited by the chairperson of this huge company?

"I don't have one." I shook my head in disapproval.

"Then you can't meet him." A fiendish glint lit up her eye, her nature instantly turned austere cold with the mention of not having an appointment. 

I got a little surprised by her attitude, it flipped so quickly!

[From this... To this]

"If that's the case then, let me call him." I glared at the woman and dialed his number and he picked up in a few seconds.

"You think I'll believe it? Miss, there are a thousand women who come here every day like this just to get a glimpse of their idols. Please get out before I call the security." She scoffed not believing an ounce of my words.

I ignored her warning and continued my talk.

"Hello, Mr. Bang? I'm here, can you handle the receptionist please?" I politely asked him and he apologized on her behalf. I ended the call and looked at her. Woman, you're doomed.

Alright, let's play along. It'll be fun!

"Well, I see you're being rude. I think I should go now." With that being said, I swiftly turned my heels and started moving towards the exit whilst smirking. Simultaneously, the reception's landline rang. The girl picked up the call and cold sweat broke her face, listening to the instructions given by her boss.

I was purposely walking slowly to see her reaction and man! It was damn hilarious! She ran towards me at an athletic speed. Gosh! That was worth a view.

"Miss! Please wait!" She held me by the shoulder taking in a breath due to all the sprinting she did to appear here.

"I think I wasn't allowed here?" I arched my brow mocking the poor lady.

"I'm sorry for my rude behaviour just now, please forgive me. I'll escort you towards Mr. Bang's cabin." She apologized bowing numerous times.

"It's fine, I know it's your job." I smiled forgiving her. I know she was being cautious and I guess it's enough of a play for today, I should focus on important work now.

She accompanied me towards the chairperson's office and soon as I entered, he got up from his seat and greeted me with a warm smile. This reminds me of the first time I met Mr. Bang, he's still the same- kind and a generous person.

"Welcome to HYBE! Firstly, congratulations on your marriage–"

"Sir, I don't want to waste time. I know you're overwrought by the situation and I totally understand it. " I cut his words off not in the mood to chat about my personal life, some things are more important right now. He looked at me a bit surprised and came near to have a closer look.

"You're still the same- extremely hard-working and mature. I'm seeing you after two years since you became a lawyer, you've changed a lot from when I first met you." He proclaimed proudly.

He has seen me at my worst and now standing here after a long period I time makes me nostalgic too. I quickly brushed off my thoughts and some further.

"Yes that's true, let's talk business then." We took our respective seats in front of each other and he nodded readily to listen to the further plan.

"I have strong evidence against the person who might have spread false information, but I have conditions," I spoke turning the paperweight around with my hand.

"Tell me the conditions."

"Mr. Bang, I haven't fought a case like this before and you're ready to listen to my conditions? Isn't that a little blind faith in me?" I asked making him let out a laugh.

"The lawyer who has a track record of winning all the cases she fought, doesn't need to prove her worth." He announced scornfully.

I nodded and continued speaking about the conditions.

"Firstly, I don't want our marriage thing to be made known to other members as this isn't the right time and secondly, you won't make Jungkook lose his fame and career."

"If he has an ace lawyer wife like you, he doesn't need to get afraid of these scandals. I know him for a long time and I'm pretty confident, he ain't the type to get indulged in drugs, he can't do these things. He's definitely framed." He said having all his trust in his artist.

"He's indeed very meticulously framed, as you must've known by now, he was dating Sua and she's the one who released this fake information." I spoke sternly making him hit the table furiously.

"I know, everything else was alright, but this is literally insane! He married you, even though was in a relationship and above all, I didn't know anything about that! If word gets out we're definitely done for." He rubbed his temples and stretched his neck trying his best to remain calm.

"I understand your concern and I assure you this truth will remain between us, but it's not the time to scold him for the past. I believe, you know already our marriage was forced and full-fledged based on conditions. Presently, he needs support from everyone, especially you." I explained and a deep sigh came from his side, anyone could make out, the most stressed person out there was him.

"There's one thing you must know."

"What now?" He asked annoyed.

I sighed and told him the whole truth about me, Jungkook and Sua including the doing of Lee Jun Woo and his connection with JK and Black Bullet, the whole story as it is. As expected, he was speechless, his jaw dropped and he was unable to believe what I said.

"You mean to say, he was kidnapped and about to get murdered?" He questioned and I nodded in affirmation.

"You were there too and you both somehow made it out alive and nobody knows about this other than manager?" He asked again, this time putting pressure on each and every word he spoke.

"Yes."

"WHAT IN THE FREAKING WORLD!" With a loud scream of horror and more of surprise coming from his side, he stood from his seat and harshly clenched his hair from the roots trying his best to believe whatever I just said.

"I didn't call the cops last time because I was afraid Mr. Jeon would be surrounded by countless controversies," I spoke gaining his attention, he held his head in frustration wandering throughout the room, while I sat on my seat unamused. He finally gained his composure when I spoke again and took a deep breath and pinched the bridge of his nose, speaking further.

"It's fine that you didn't inform them, once the case is in our hands I'll inform the cops myself about this mafia thing."

"Sure."

"I allowed him to marry you because I know you're capable, but I never expected that he would date on my back." He rubbed his temples in frustration, making me roll my eyes, vexed at that statement.

"Sorry to break it to you but you're not the owner of his feelings. He is also a human and he has a life too, enough of making him a puppet and if you still think like that, then I'm sorry but I won't do this case." I stared straight into his eyes, anger audible in my voice and got up from my seat ready to leave.

Oh, I very well know, no matter what he does, there isn't any other person out there who can help him in this case, definitely, he must follow what I say because I have...

The evidence. I know I'm a vicious lady and I'm proud to be like that because that's how things work in my profession.

"No, Y/N try to understand! I didn't mean to offend you but there are some rules of the company which must be followed. I already took the risk of breaking the rule of 'no marriage.' " He explained, making me turn my heels and return to the seat.

"This is the truth and the public will definitely show their sympathy towards the artist after knowing he was framed. Don't panic, I have a great plan." I spoke putting one of my leg on another, a smirk making its way on my face.

"What's your plan?" He asked impatiently.

"Listen..." I gave him the details of the plan and he listened, at some parts widening his eyes but in the end, he agreed to follow it, as it is.

"Where are the boys now? I want to talk to them." I asked.

"In the practice room, my assistant will guide you there." Mr. Bang spoke calling his assistant and she came soon as he called for her.

"Great, I'll go there and explain them the plan." I declared getting up from my seat and turning my heels ready to meet them.

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As soon as I got into the practice room, the commotion in front gave me chills, of anger.

"Look who's here- traitor of the company who took drugs and is making the company on the verge of a great fall." The guy finger-flicked Jungkook on his head.

I clenched my jaw vexed looking at the scene, this guy, Lee Hee what does he think of himself?

I'm aware of the fact that he's a highly valuable and famous soloist under Hybe and has millions of fans and great power in his hands because he's an old artist. Moreover, he's working with many luxury brands and endorsements but those achievements, definitely don't give him the right to bully others!

I was shocked looking at the scene, everyone was watching, whispering and enjoying the drama, What was more shocking was that, Jungkook didn't say anything. Why?

How dare he bully Jungkook?! He's not even on the same level as him! Why is everyone not speaking anything against him now?

I balled my fists angrily and walked forward only to see Taehyung standing there balling his fists too, just like me. Boy's angry? But what's the use of strength if you can't show it off when needed?

I scoffed and gave my phone to Taehyung with the video mode on. He peeked at the phone and then at me, perplexed.

"Record everything that's going to happen next, it might give you the fortune to take revenge from this bastard." I smirked whispering to him, to which he nodded without further explanation.

"I'll record everything." He affirmed.

"Ya!" I stood in between the two men with Jungkook at my back. Naturally, everyone's eyes were on me including Jungkook's, widened like tennis balls.

"How dare you bully an artist under your label?" I raised my voice, the words coming out as if fire is ignited to them.

"Don't you know who I am? Little bitches like you shouldn't get involved in such things." He mocked pushing me backwards by hitting my torso.

That's it.

I fucking lost my last brain cells at that moment and slapped him hard, across the face, my fingerprints made their imprint like a painting on his right side profile and he fell on the floor, holding his cheek.

"I know who you are. An idol, a role model to people who don't know how to respect people." I said putting my hands up to my chest, glaring at him.

Soon, he got up on his feet filled with anger and raised his hand ready to hit me with full force but Jin stopped him. Well, I would've punched him by now had it not been for Jin interfering in between.

This piece of shit, can't afford to touch a single hair on my head.

"We respect you hyung that's why we aren't saying anything till now but you're crossing the limits, you can't hit a woman!" Jin raised his voice, wrath audible in it. His glare struck through the elder's eyes. I'm pretty sure if a glare could kill, this man would've been used by now. Meanwhile, I stood there in the same position soon to interrupt between the two.

"Tsk... So nosy you are! The game just started and I wanted to enjoy it, but it's fine, I'll do the next part. Thank  you for your cameo." I smirked at him and gave a playful wink.

Before they could understand my statement, I knocked that punk, Lee Hi, on the soft spot making everyone's eyes widen, taken aback. He groaned holding his little friend palpitating on the floor like a fish who has just been taken out of water.

Momentarily, I snatched my device from Taehyung's hand, who's face never left that devilish grin and showed the recording to the man, now dashed on the ground.

"Everything that happened here is recorded, we need another controversy to hide this scandal. Just imagine what'll your fans think, want me to release your 'good-doing' to the public?" I said in the coldest tone and he shook his head in disapproval unable to speak anything due to pain.

How much I'm enjoying this defeated expression of his. This is what you deserve for daring to touch me and most importantly, insulting my husband.

"You don't want me to do that right?" I asked again to which he nodded slowly getting up from his position.

"Apologise right now and don't you dare show your snorty face in front of my clients anymore. UNDERSTOOD?" I gritted my teeth at him, staring straight into his soul.

Without wasting any time and putting more spots on his 'image' he apologized to Jungkook seeking his failure and ran away at that instant, everyone stood there trying to engulf what just happened.

"Who's she? She got the balls to slap Lee Hee!" Someone whispered audibly enough for me to hear.

"Shh! Keep your voice low! She's the ace lawyer at Hangang Law Firm. She possesses enormous powers in her field, even Band PD supports her every decision blindly." The other person explained, which made me smirk.

I like this power that I have, it gives me the strength to deal with bastards like these.

Swiftly I turned my heels towards the two whispered and spoke further.

"If you guys can't speak against the wrong then don't show up enjoying the drama." I glared at the two making them shiver by my sharp words.

"And you..." I tilted my head towards the guys, completing my sentence.

"Don't you guys know how to fight? You've got the powers, so use them. Don't let others bully you even if they're elders because you know what? Respect also has its own boundaries." I spoke in a low dark tone enough to send chills throughout the room. No one uttered a word after that.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:
The Queen Y/N has arrived! 👑